Malcolm Turnbull has previously said increasing capital gains tax was not being considered. (AAP: Lukas Coch) In its quest to find money to fund income tax cuts, the Federal Government is contemplating halving the capital gains tax discount for superannuation funds. If it does, it would ...
But there are two additional, and very handy rules to remember, which apply to any super fund. If an asset has been held for more than 12 months before it is sold, its capital gain may be eligible for a tax discount of 33%. That means, only two-thirds of the capital gain will be...
Lack of control: Investors have no say in individual stock selection or fund management decisions. Tax inefficiency: Mutual funds can create capital gains distributions, potentially increasing tax liabilities. Potential underperformance: Some mutual funds may not outperform the market or meet investors' ...
The Energy Select SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated 1.4% and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.9%. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) gained 0.5%. The Financial Select SPDR ETF (XLF) closed just below break-even.On the defensive ...
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Actuarial assumptions of benefit obligations: Discount rate Rate of salary increase Expected rate of return on plan assets 3.7% 3.0% 3.7% 3.8% 3.0% 3.8% e. The changes in the pension fund and accrued pension cost are summarized as follows: Changes in the pension fund: Balance, beginning of...
While legendary hedge-fund manager John Paulson recently bought more than $150 million worth of gold – just this year alone. But perhaps the most surprising to me was when I saw that real estate BillionaireSam Zell, who spent his career arguing AGAINST gold… is now buying gold as a hedge...
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What you value most is going to be where your money goes. Sit down and set your priorities for your finances. If getting out of debt is your main goal, make it a priority. If filling your emergency fund is the plan, make it the first target you hit before you move on to other sav...
The Global X MSCI SuperDividend® Emerging Markets ETF (SDEM) invests in 50 of the highest dividend yielding equities in the Emerging Markets. ...